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Take an end of topic quiz after each topic. Different question types will walk you through the quiz and check your comprehension of the course content. You can start a topic quiz at any time. Make sure to browse the course content first, you need to pass all the topic quizzes to receive a Statement of Participation, which certifies your successful course completion. Enjoy!

This topic introduces you to the different aspects of learning and how learning takes place. It also refers to different teaching styles that can be adopted to cater for different learning styles and levels of learning. Furthermore, you will get familiar with the nature of learning and how learners can effectively be engaged in learning.

Teachers have a key role to play in helping learners to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the 21st century. Getting learners ready for the 21st century, requires quality teaching with a focus on engaging learners in active learning. This topic will support you in this process by directing you through a variety of active instructional approaches. 

Classroom management is a collection of techniques that teachers use to encourage effective learning by minimizing distractions and disruptions. Teachers may not be prepared to deal with all the real-life challenges of the classroom. Therefore, this topic will introduce you to the essential elements of good classroom management.

Instructional materials play a crucial role in facilitation teaching and learning. They come in many shapes and sizes, but they all have in common the ability to support the teaching and learning process. This topic will walk you through everything you need to start selecting and designing adequate and engaging materials to support learning.